When the average American citizen today thinks about the concept of adoption, what images are usually the first that come to mind? Although different people certainly have equally different experiences in this area, one image continues to remain the most commonly accepted. This image depicts a man and a woman who cannot have children, a newborn baby and a single mother who will definitely not be able to support the child due to her young age, lack of financial support or another variety of reasons. unfortunate circumstances. Making the decision to adopt a child is undoubtedly one of the best options available for couples unable to conceive, but considering adoption as nothing more than the fallback option for couples without children, adopting a child is not even a solution. In the United States, the majority of parents already have their own biological children. Although many people often view adoption as only for couples who are unable to have children of their own, there are many reasons why the decision to adopt could be very beneficial for families as well. having their own biological children. The idea that every child deserves a family to love, support and nurture them is universally accepted; Who in their right mind would say otherwise? “No alternative, including foster care, offers a child the same opportunities as having a forever family that provides unconditional love and the resources to enable their child to realize their personal potential” (Spivack). Despite the fact that this statement seems pretty obvious, there are a very limited number of people who are actually willing to step up and do something about this problem. Generally, couples...... middle of paper ......adoption&acc=off&wc=on&fc=off&Search=yes&searchText=adoption&uid=3739552&uid=2129&uid=2134&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102823839657>.Spivack, Debbie. “International adoption should be supported.” Opposing points of view: adoption. Ed. Mary Williams. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale of wind. LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL – AZ. November 3, 2013. Wind, Leslie, Devon Brooks and Richard Barth. “Influences of Risk History and Adoption Readiness on Post-Adoption Service Utilization in U.S. Adoptions.” jstor.org. National Family Relations Council, October 2007. Web. November 3 2013. .